OTCMKTS:WJRYY

West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$41.90

+0.14 (+0.34%)

(As of 06/1/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $41.89
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50-Day Range: $40.54
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52-Week Range: $33.08
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Volume: 7,375 shs
Average Volume: 8,572 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: 15.35
Dividend Yield: 1.79%
Price Target: N/A

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About West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Stock

West Japan Railway Co. engages in the railway transportation business. It operates through the following segments: Transportation, Distribution, Real Estate, and Other Businesses. The Transportation segment provides railway, bus, and ferry services. The Distribution segment operates department stores, restaurants, retail, and wholesale shops. The Real Estate segment sells and leases properties, and manages shopping centers. The Other Businesses segment includes hotels, travel agencies, advertising, and construction services. The company was founded on April 1, 1987 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

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WJRYY Stock News Headlines

May 18, 2023 | entrepreneur.com

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May 7, 2023 | msn.com

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June 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)

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April 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Short Interest Down 43.4% in April

April 25, 2023 | foxnews.com

Japan's high-speed train service temporarily suspended after suspicious object found near Hiroshima station

April 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

FY2023 EPS Estimates for West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Lowered by Jefferies Financial Group

April 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

April 12, 2023 | msn.com

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April 9, 2023 | msn.com

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April 9, 2023 | yahoo.com

I rode on Japan's world-famous bullet train that reaches speeds of up to 186 miles per hour. It was an incredible way to travel.

January 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Recent Price Trend in West Japan Railway (WJRYY) is Your Friend, Here's Why

January 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why

December 15, 2022 | msn.com

Shopper Blog: Former Japanese steakhouse, once the Brass Rail West, awaits redevelopment

December 14, 2022 | msn.com

GWR and West Midlands Trains announce fresh rail strikes after Christmas

December 2, 2022 | msn.com

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November 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

West Japan Railway Company (WJRYY)

August 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why

August 18, 2022 | msn.com

RMT chief warns rail strikes could go on ‘indefinitely’ as action halts 80% of services – business live

August 16, 2022 | msn.com

Just one in five trains to run during this week’s rail strikes - live updates

August 16, 2022 | msn.com

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August 2, 2022 | msn.com

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July 31, 2022 | bloomberg.com

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July 30, 2022 | news.yahoo.com

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July 26, 2022 | msn.com

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July 15, 2022 | msn.com

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June 23, 2022 | news.yahoo.com

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WJRYY Price History

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WJRYY Company Calendar

Today: 6/01/2023
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Industry: Freight transportation arrangement
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Transportation
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:WJRYY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.westjr.co.jp
Phone: (166) 376-6060
Fax: 816-6375-8976
Employees: 47,984
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.73
Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.30
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.77
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $655.28 million
Net Margins: 6.44%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 8.01%
Return on Assets: 2.45%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.26
Current Ratio: 1.06
Quick Ratio: 0.79

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $10.33 billion
Price / Sales: N/A
Cash Flow: $1.48 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 28.24
Book Value: $49.97 per share
Price / Book: 0.84

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: N/A
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.30

Key Executives

Kazuaki Hasegawa
President & Representative Director

Shoji Kurasaka
Representative Director & Vice President

Keijiro Nakamura
Representative Director & Vice President

Fumito Ogata
Representative Director, VP & Executive Officer

Eiji Tsubone
Executive Officer & Manager-Technology Planning

Key Competitors

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WJRYY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell West Japan Railway stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Japan Railway in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WJRYY shares.
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How have WJRYY shares performed in 2023?: West Japan Railway's stock was trading at $43.48 at the start of the year. Since then, WJRYY stock has decreased by 4.0% and is now trading at $41.76.
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Are investors shorting West Japan Railway?: West Japan Railway saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,000 shares, an increase of 68.8% from the April 30th total of 7,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 9,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 days.
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Is West Japan Railway a good dividend stock?: West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) pays an annual dividend of $0.75 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.77%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WJRYY will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

What guidance has West Japan Railway issued on next quarter's earnings?: West Japan Railway issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, April, 28th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.06-$2.06 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.43 billion-$11.43 billion.
What is West Japan Railway's stock symbol?: West Japan Railway trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "WJRYY."
How do I buy shares of West Japan Railway?: Shares of WJRYY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is West Japan Railway's stock price today?: One share of WJRYY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $41.76.
How many employees does West Japan Railway have?: The company employs 47,984 workers across the globe.
How can I contact West Japan Railway?: West Japan Railway's mailing address is 4-24 Shibata 2-chome Kita-ku, Osaka M0, 530-8341. The official website for the company is www.westjr.co.jp. The company can be reached via phone at (166) 376-6060, via email at ir@westjr.co.jp, or via fax at 816-6375-8976.

This page (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was last updated on 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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